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Transition to Independence: join us for the ISTA-FKNE-CHET Young PI Symposium

Aiming to provide an interactive scientific, leadership, and networking platform for early career group leaders (0-10 years) in the field of neuroscience, the ISTA-FKNE-CHET Young PI “Transition to Independence” symposium is a satellite event at FENS Forum 2024, which will take place at ISTA, on 23 June 2024. 
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Nomination is now open: ALBA-FKNE Diversity Prize 2024

With this Diversity prize, the ALBA Network and the FENS-Kavli Scholars wish to highlight a scientist that has made outstanding contributions to promoting equality and diversity in the brain sciences.  
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Nominations are now open: FKNE Mentoring and PhD Prizes 2024

The calls for the FKNE Mentoring and PhD Prizes 2024 are now open.  
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Press Release: Announcing the selection of the 2023 FENS-Kavli Scholars

“The selection of the 2023 cohort was an incredibly hard feat to accomplish, as a testament to the brilliance and talent of the young European neuroscience community. We are proud to announce the candidates that have been selected for the network, which excelled for brilliance and leadership. We are also painfully aware of how many exceptional scientists and leaders were left behind, with whom we hope to closely collaborate in the future” says Prof. Flavio Donato, chair of the 2023 selection committee. “The Kavli Foundation is honored to welcome this remarkable cohort of scholars into the FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence,” said Amy Bernard, Director of Life Science at The Kavli Foundation. “We are inspired by their past accomplishments, and look forward to future transformative contributions in the field of neuroscience.” “The combined commitment to research and advocacy has an immensely valuable impact for both science and society. On behalf of FENS leadership, I congratulate the new scholars who will enrich the network and the broader scientific community with fresh energy, experiences and ideas” says Professor Irene Tracy, President of FENS.
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Perspectives on existing and emerging scientific career models in neuroscience

In this opinion piece, we first outline our perspective on current issues related to the career development of postdocs in training. We then present testimonials from neuroscientists who have embarked on exciting and diverse career paths. Our aim is to inspire and encourage the next generation of neuroscientists to take an active and continuous approach to their career development and to provide a more nuanced and multifaceted view of the career opportunities available in the field of neuroscience.
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Transition to Independence: join us for the ISTA-FKNE-CHET Young PI Symposium

Aiming to provide an interactive scientific, leadership, and networking platform for early career group leaders (0-10 years) in the field of neuroscience, the ISTA-FKNE-CHET Young PI “Transition to Independence” symposium is a satellite event at FENS Forum 2024, which will take place at ISTA, on 23 June 2024. 
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Nomination is now open: ALBA-FKNE Diversity Prize 2024

With this Diversity prize, the ALBA Network and the FENS-Kavli Scholars wish to highlight a scientist that has made outstanding contributions to promoting equality and diversity in the brain sciences.  
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Nominations are now open: FKNE Mentoring and PhD Prizes 2024

The calls for the FKNE Mentoring and PhD Prizes 2024 are now open.  
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Press Release: Announcing the selection of the 2023 FENS-Kavli Scholars

“The selection of the 2023 cohort was an incredibly hard feat to accomplish, as a testament to the brilliance and talent of the young European neuroscience community. We are proud to announce the candidates that have been selected for the network, which excelled for brilliance and leadership. We are also...
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Perspectives on existing and emerging scientific career models in neuroscience

In this opinion piece, we first outline our perspective on current issues related to the career development of postdocs in training. We then present testimonials from neuroscientists who have embarked on exciting and diverse career paths. Our aim is to inspire and encourage the next generation of neuroscientists to take...
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Bridging levels and model systems in neuroscience: Challenges and solutions

“But what’s the mechanism? And what’s the behavioral relevance?” These very common questions reflect that obvious fact that neural systems can be described at multiple levels. They further reflect the fact that many neuroscientists view the achievement of such multilevel descriptions as an important accomplishment. Neuroscientists have achieved a remarkable...
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The Winner of the ALBA-FKNE Diversity Prize 2023

Arish Mudra Rakshasa-Loots has been awarded the ALBA-FKNE Diversity Prize 2023 in recognition of his contribution and outreach efforts towards reducing HIV-related healthcare inequities and also in promoting gender, ethnic and regional diversity in mental healthcare, research and teaching.
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Join the FKNE Special Symposium at FENS Regional Meeting 2023

From Molecules to Memories: exploiting a multiplicity of approaches to achieve a holistic understanding of brain functions within the FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence.
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Applications for the 2023-2027 FKNE cohort is open

The Call for the 2023-2027 FENS-Kavli Scholars is now open. The FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence (FKNE) consists of 30 Scholars; they serve two terms of 2 years (4 years in total). Every two years up to 15 new Scholars are selected, and 15 – end their mandate/rotate off, becoming FKNE Alumni.
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Nomination is now open: ALBA-FKNE Diversity Prize 2023

With this Diversity prize, the ALBA Network and the FENS-Kavli Scholars wish to highlight a scientist that has made outstanding contributions to promoting equality and diversity in the brain sciences.  
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Postponed, non-competitive peer review for research funding

Receiving research grants is among the highlights of an academic career, affirming previous accomplishments and enabling new research endeavours. Much of the process of acquiring research funding, however, belongs to the less favourite duties of many researchers: It is time consuming, often stressful and, in the majority of cases, unsuccessful.
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Science needs strong European cohesion

Here, we argue that a vibrant, united European Research community led by its members and independent from political bodies is needed for Europe to remain a successful, interconnected scientific hub and keep delivering globally competitive science
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Mentorship during the COVID-19 pandemic: Perspectives, challenges and opportunities

COVID-19 has had and may continue to have a significant impact on the research activities and mental health of many neuroscientists, affecting mentors, mentees and their relationship. Although some of the challenges may never be overcome as long as social distancing and telework are the norm, the pandemic has also...
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Framing the future of neuroscience in a time of great upheaval: Introducing a series of essays by the scholars of the FENS-Kavli network

The purpose of these articles is to catalyse discussion in the wider neuroscience field and open doors to new actions that may improve the future of brain research. 
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The Winner of the ALBA-FKNE Diversity Prize 2022

Dr Mahmoud Bukar Maina has been awarded the ALBA-FKNE Diversity Prize 2022 for his contribution to advancing diversity and inclusion in brain research..
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Awardees of the Mentoring and PhD Thesis Prizes 2022 have been announced

The FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence awards have been presented at the FENS Forum 2022 meeting in Paris, on the 9th of July. Congratulations to the awardees!
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Join the FKNE events at FENS Forum 2022!

FENS-Kavli Scholars warmly invite you to join the events we organise at the FENS Forum 2022 (9-13 July, Paris):
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FKNE warmly welcomes the birth of the Sustainable European Laboratories network (SELs)

Set up as a network-of-networks,  the Sustainable European Laboratories network (SELs) has four missions to spur the transition to sustainable science across Europe.
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The Winner of the ALBA-FKNE Diversity Prize 2021

Prof. Joëls was awarded the ALBA-FKNE Diversity Prize 2021 her constant efforts in fostering gender equality in neuroscience.
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Join us at FRM 2021 – FKNE panel discussion: Introducing the European Network for Sustainable Life Sciences research

27 August 2021, 10:30-11:30 am CEST         During this event we will introduce you to a new European Network, which aims to create, coordinate and guide sustainability teams in life science departments and research institutes across Europe. The presentation will be followed by a live discussion with...
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Press Release: Announcing the selection of the 2021 FENS-Kavli Scholars

Watch this recorded panel discussion, in which the speakers go through how COVID-19 pandemic has affected neuroscientists.
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Pitch your research in an online environment: 7 May 2021 online workshop

Organised by the FENS Communication Committee with the support of the Dana Foundation, this hands-on workshop  with FKNE speakers aims to provide early career scientists with the ability to present what their research area of interest is about in a clear way and the tools to find the best story...
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Live chat on Neuronline: Environmentally Friendly-Model for Life Sciences

Live Chat on Neuronline on 10 Feb., 7 pm CEST: learn and ask your questions on how can we help move neuroscience towards an environmentally-friendly framework.
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Perspectives on Science Communication & Advocacy in COVID19

Watch this recorded panel discussion, in which the speakers go through how COVID-19 pandemic has affected neuroscientists.
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